Senior/Staff Software Engineer – Configuration & Runtime Systems

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Zoox’s Robot Software Infrastructure team is looking for a senior/staff software engineer to help build the core platform services that power configuration and runtime systems across our autonomous vehicle fleet.

Our team develops full-stack systems that manage startup behavior, runtime settings, and software/hardware configuration across vehicles and cities—ensuring safe, consistent operation at scale.

Example Challenges
How should a vehicle determine what to do when it wakes up?
How can a fleet coordinate updates across time zones for 24/7 service?
How do we detect and recover from misconfigurations in runtime?

If you're excited to work on foundational systems that keep a robotaxi fleet running smoothly in the real world, we’d love to talk.

In this role, you’ll join a growing team that is responsible for:

  • Design and build robust microservices for vehicle config and runtime systems
  • Develop startup-time and runtime auditing/control of software and hardware settings
  • Own service architecture that connects vehicle and cloud for dynamic configuration
  • Collaborate with vehicle software, tools, and operations teams across the company
  • Help drive long-term technical direction for platform configuration infrastructure

    • Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in cloud systems architecture and development
  • Deep experience designing, building, and operating cloud-based microservices
  • Proficient in Kotlin or Java, REST APIs, and SQL
  • Experience building data pipelines and APIs between cloud and edge devices
  • Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure (Kubernetes, Docker, etc.)
  • Strong systems thinking and ability to understand complex, cross-cutting architectures

    • Bonus Qualifications

  • Experience in robotics, autonomy, or large-scale distributed systems
  • Familiarity with vehicle environments, maps, GPS, and OTA updates
    • About Zoox
    Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.


    Accommodations
    If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.

    A Final Note:
    You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
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